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Category: Gene Stratton-Porter

10/2/17

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
ROME CITY, Ind. – Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site invites children of all ages to attend the annual Owl-oween on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event looks past the myths and scary stories to discover the truth about bats, owls and other creatures of the night.
Participants will walk throughout the property stopping at activity...
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9/28/17

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
ROME CITY, Ind. – Join the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site for a relaxing evening with friends. Create one-of-a-kind art pieces to take home, while enjoying light snacks and local wines from Byler Lane Winery. The state historic site will host the Sip & Create series on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 18. Both sessions will begin at 6 p.m.
Participants in the...
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9/1/17

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
ROME CITY, Ind. – Due to many Indiana Conservation Officers aiding those affected by Hurricane Harvey, the Indiana Hunter’s Education course slated for Saturday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Sept. 9 at Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site has been canceled. The annual Wild Game Cookout is still slated for Saturday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.
"Many of Indiana’s...
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8/4/17

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Contact : Tiffany Conrad, 260.854.3790, tconrad@indianamuseum.org
ROME CITY, Ind. – The public is invited to the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. for Gene Stratton-Porter’s Birthday Open House . The event celebrates the life of Gene Stratton-Porter, Indiana’s most widely read female author.
“This open house is a celebration sharing Gene’s birthday and her accomplishments with the...
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8/2/17

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Contact : Tiffany Conrad, 260.854.3790, tconrad@indianamuseum.org
ROME CITY, Ind. – Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site invites the public to experience Sower’s Woods during a special Stargazing & Night Hike on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
“Many people visit the site and Sower’s Woods during the day, but not a lot of people get to experience the woods during the night,” says Tiffany Conrad, the site’s...
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7/3/17

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Contact : Megan Simpson, 317.234.8146, msimpson@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites continue to honor America’s service men and women by participating in the Blue Star Museum program. The program provides free admission to any active service military, including National Guard and Reserve, and up to five family members. The discount is valid between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2017 and is accepted at the...
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5/4/17

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers plan their summer break away from the hustle, bustle and day-to-day responsibilities of their normal lives, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is offering 12 fun day trip ideas for multigenerational adventures. The 12-site, statewide museum system features inspiring historic places in locations throughout the state.
“Our...
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12/20/16

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS – Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. has donated the use of one of their Subaru Outback vehicles to the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to show the Subaru off to the various parts of the state,” said Laura Minzes, associate vice president of State Historic Sites. “From Vincennes to Corydon, from Levi...
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8/23/16

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — The public is invited to the kickoff of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay on Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. in Corydon, Ind. The relay, scheduled to feature runners from all 92 Indiana counties, will pass through 11 of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites’ 12 historically significant locations.
The 11 historic locations on the relay route include...
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5/10/16

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers are celebrating the bicentennial year in various ways, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites has created Indiana’s Bicentennial Bucket List to help promote traditions and oddities around the state.
“We’ve put the bicentennial bucket list together for Hoosiers and non-Hoosiers alike to experience something new about Indiana...
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4/15/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2016
Contacts: Bruce Williams, 317.234.8146, bwilliams@indianamuseum.org or Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers plan their summer break away from the hustle, bustle and day-to-day responsibilities of their normal lives, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is offering 12 fun day trip ideas for multigenerational adventures. The 12-site museum system features inspiring historic places in locations...
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